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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.19, 3,179.81 and 1,256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.19, 3,179.81 and 1,256.25 is: 1,733.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.19 : 3,179.81 = 1,256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.19/3,179.81 = 1,256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.19x = 3,179.81 × 1,256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.19x = 3,994,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,636.31/2,304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.64

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